29 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1903
Page
1
Fragmentary text shows scattered items including furniture and hardware mentions, pricing hints, and partial contact details. No coherent event or person identified. contents appear OCR errors with stray numbers and place names.
A Hungarian laborer Micheal Obacz was wounded in the left arm by a revolver fired by Antone Scholdotak in a family dispute at Worth Amherst. Scholdataki fled but was captured and Amherst police moved to detain him. The incident occurred as tensions over the sister’s relationship escalated in the home.
Cyrus Whittlesey is appointed administrator of the estate of Jesare B Baird late of Brownhelm under a 2000 bond.
A fire caused by suspected incendiary origin destroyed the Lorain Avenue bowling alley on East Free street, with losses estimated at 250 dollars. John Outrey fell from a Lorain Street car on Rash street, suffering facial and rib injuries but none serious. Local officials report no further harm.
Mrs Walter Switzer of Cleveland formerly Miss Nothe Somar ville Elyria was removed from General Hospital yesterday to her sister Mrs Harry Andrews of Lake avenue. She was severely injured when run down by a horse in Cleveland and has been very ill, with hopes for recovery after a period of rest with her sister.
Grafton residents report a preacher ill and trips to Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Wescell spend Christmas with daughter Mrs Shephard in Cleveland. George Spitser stays with his parents. Sparkes host visitors from Cleveland, Hearty Winely and wife travel to Chicago for a week. Ball visits and draws a doll from Howard’s store.
A misspelled rail of a soldier in a distant posting describes weather, travel, and cultural notes. He mentions Aunties in the orient, target practice with a slow-trot rifle, and a Wisconsin world record claim. He says he will return home in about a year despite growing distance and duties.
Ohio National Guard committee weighs a bill to restrict sheriffs mayors and local courts from calling out the militia to quell disturbances. The text frames the issue against dense population notes comparing Japan and China densities.
Fragmentary text describes a young woman named Neah and a man named Caniway, with implied events and a death of Mrs. Julia J Manville at 116 Cimiple Street. It notes a forthcoming funeral on Wednesday at two o'clock and references a hotel and relatives.
The Cleveland Stone Company completed the purchase of extensive Bedfort Indiana quarries for 800000. George Worthington elected president and Charles Walters of Ohio as general manager. Output is 400000 to 500000 feet yearly. The stone is Indiana limestone of high quality. The firm will keep Perry Matthews and Bunkirk Stone names. Nearby, Frank Elliott plans to reopen the Parksule dining parlors mid January after renovations for a first class restaurant.
NO TRAGE OG Duleean, a former Elvna resident who disappeared from his Diata He Senth Lorain about nine weeks ago, has not been heard. Fears of foul play arose as valuables were taken and clues faded. His wife remains hopeful for his speedy return.
The Cardownre Sisters headline the ballet in Fred H Wrights Kartz Shellay musical intravazance The Beauty Doctor at Elyria Opera House on Dec 31 They star in several dancing numbers and join a new national dancing ensemble arranged by Composer Korr with support from the chorus and a novel lighting scheme by Herr Von Palm It promises to be the most elaborate musical comedy in years
A wedding occurred last Thursday evening December 24 in Cleveland at 18 South Prospect Street. Misa Jennie Brown, of Cleveland, married John Rieberfa of Elyna in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Henry of Cleveland. The bride wore white silk with milk and white rose. bridesmaids Miss Brown and Miss M Harvey. groomsmen George Brown and Harvey Hill. Supper followed and the couple planned a Michigan trip before settling into a new home once completed.
Charles Eckola granted a divorce from Beatrice Eckles on the ground of willful absence on Sunday morning by Judge Kohler. Laura Beeman granted a divorce from Wm H Beeman and restored to her maiden name Laura Stang.
A series of social notes from North Ridgeville lists engagements visits and holiday gatherings. Entries mention Miss Etta Savers Miss Burrell Miss Storer and Miss Ruth Gill among others with families in Cleveland Elyria Avon Sheffield and Akron visiting Ridgeville relatives plus church events and New Year hospitality.
Miss Bertha Bauman visited her grandmother between holidays. Xmas exercises were held Thursday at the Reformed church and Friday at the Methodist church. Mrs Anna Aibi and Miss Hennetta Bauman visited their mother. John and Goilfred Bauman traveled to Elyria last Saturday. Miss F Gerber of Oberlin toured Henrietta last week. Mr Salzman has a new organ. Mrs Adam Bechstein of Amheret spent Xmas with her parents, Mr and Mrs George Krieg. John and Martin Bohn stayed with their aunt, Mr and Mrs Frank Kroeger.
The winter term at Oberlin Barthers College began with major arrangements to accommodate a large attendance, reflecting strong student interest and continued enrollment growth for the season.
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